Throughout the Revolutionary War, Minutemen - America's first citizen-soldiers - took up arms in the defense of liberty. Motivated by the fierce desire to cast off the shackles of an oppressive British rule, they engaged the enemy with uncommon resolve and unyielding determination.

Today, the proud tradition of the citizen-soldier lives on in the Army National Guard. Standing ready to fight at a moment's notice, soldiers in the Army National Guard play a vital role in securing America's defense.

This coin commemorates the steady service of the members of the National Guard, whose sacrifices remind Americans that liberty can only survive when it is protected by men and women of honor. The obverse features a Colonial-era Minuteman armed with a musket. The reverse contains a space for engraving.

Minted in one Troy ounce of pure silver, this coin is selectively plated in 24-karat gold. Each gold-plated National Guard commemorative coin comes displayed in a museum-quality leatherette presentation box, accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.

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